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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 654.10 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 654.10 and 230.82 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 654.10 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/654.10 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 654.10 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 150,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,979.36/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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